Universität Wien

380011 VO Legal Methods and the Conception of Law (2018S)

Major Developments in a Comparative Perspective

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 38 - Doktoratsstudium Rechtswissenschaften
Moodle

Details

Language: German, English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

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  • Thursday 08.03. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 15.03. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 22.03. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Thursday 12.04. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Thursday 17.05. 09:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Friday 18.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Thursday 21.06. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture first attempts to explore the conditions under which legal methodology in continental Europe has developed a positivistic approach to the law which is thereby understood as a given object. This development will be contrasted with the common law tradition. Subsequently, continental legal methodology will be searched after possible approaches that allow for referring to principles of justice and thus to questions of legitimacy. Diverging conceptions of the legitimacy of the positive law can be revealed at the example of the concept of subjective (individual) right which has evolved differently in France and in the German speaking region. Finally, the relation between democratic law making and judicial protection of human and fundamental rights will be addressed.

Assessment and permitted materials

Course assessment can be delivered in English and consists of oral contributions in class and a final essay on a topic to be selected among several options.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The lecture will basically be held in German. The material is mostly in German, for a smaller part in English, and will be put online. Course assessment can be delivered in English and consists of oral contributions in class and a final essay on a topic to be selected among several options.

Examination topics

Consists of oral contributions in class and a final essay on a topic to be selected among several options

Reading list

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